Barbara has medium black hair in a ponytail, green eyes and dark skin. She is mostly interested in Environment and Culture. When it comes to Barbara's skill points, she has maximized the logic skill, and is on her way towards maximizing the cooking and creativity skills. Barbara has the same facial structure as Lilly Larrea.

Sometimes if she is made playable, her PlumbBob will be inside her, instead of above her head. This happens with several other NPCs in The Sims 2. Unusually for a pre-made NPC, Barbara has the memory of meeting Gabe LeTourneau, as well as having a pre-set relationship with him.